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brushoff
brush·off also brush-off B0516200 (brŭsh′ôf′, -ŏf′)n. An abrupt dismissal or snub.Thesaurusbrushoffnoun snub, rebuff, rejection, dismissal, cut, slight, refusal, go-by (slang), knock-back (slang), repulse, cold shoulder, repudiation, kick in the teeth (slang), kiss-off (slang, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), bum's rush (slang), the (old) heave-ho (informal) He told me he'd been given the brush-off.brushoff
give (someone) the brush-offTo reject, snub, ignore, or rebuff someone. I thought Rebecca was a good friend until she gave me the brush-off at a party last weekend. Teachers have accused local politicians of giving them the brush-off regarding proposed cuts to pensions and school funding.See also: givebrush off1. verb Literally, to remove something by applying a sweeping stroke to it or the surface it's on, typically with one's hand. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." Be sure to brush off that chair before you sit down. I stood up and brushed the crumbs off my shirt.2. verb To casually, unexpectedly, or brusquely dismiss or ignore someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." You can't just brush off the students' questions—they deserve answers. I haven't heard back from that company, so I guess they're brushing my complaint off.3. verb To deflect or ignore something in order to remain unaffected by it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." If you're going to write for a major publication, you need to be able to brush off criticism. So you made an error—just brush it off and try to do better next inning.4. noun The act of casually, unexpectedly, or brusquely dismissing or ignoring someone or something. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Be honest and tell John that you're not interested in dating anymore—don't just give him the brush-off. I haven't heard back from that company, so I guess my complaint is getting the brush-off.See also: brush, offbrush someone off 1. Lit. to remove something, such as dust or lint, from someone by brushing. The bathroom attendant brushed Mr. Harris off and was rewarded with a small tip. The porter had never brushed off such a miserly man before. 2. Fig. to reject someone; to dismiss someone. (As if someone were mere lint.) He brushed her off, telling her she had no appointment. He brushed off Mrs. Franklin, who was only trying to be nice to him.See also: brush, offbrush something off someone or something and brush something offto remove something from someone or something by brushing. I brushed a little lint off her collar. I brushed off the lint that was on her collar.See also: brush, offbrush offDismiss or rebuff, as in Roberta brushed off the poor reviews with a shrug, or You can't brush off a boyfriend and expect him to do you a favor. This expression, transferring sweeping off crumbs to a curt dismissal, was first recorded about 1820. However, it became common usage only in the 1930s. Also see give someone the air (brush off). See also: brush, offbrush offv.1. To remove something from a surface by brushing: Brush off those crumbs from the breakfast table! There's some dust on the desk, but I'll just brush it off.2. To clean or clear some surface by brushing it: Would you please brush off the picnic table?3. To dismiss someone or something rudely: The store owner rudely brushed off the customer who wanted a refund. I'm mad that you brushed me off when I tried to make a helpful suggestion.See also: brush, offbrushoff (ˈbrəʃɔf) n. a dismissal; an act of ignoring someone. (see also give someone the brushoff.) I got the brushoff, but I can take it. give someone the brushoff tv. to repel someone; to ignore someone. (see also brushoff.) The manager gave her the brushoff when she asked for a raise. See also: brushoff, give, someonebrushoff
Synonyms for brushoffnoun snubSynonyms- snub
- rebuff
- rejection
- dismissal
- cut
- slight
- refusal
- go-by
- knock-back
- repulse
- cold shoulder
- repudiation
- kick in the teeth
- kiss-off
- bum's rush
- the (old) heave-ho
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